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MK02 DPY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,352 mi
Last recorded86,352 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 DPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,352 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 86,352 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 83,799 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 80,058 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 75,713 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 75,713 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 69,945 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 69,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 64,338 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 59,420 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 54,565 miles

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2008 54,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

high level brake light has a bulb out.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 54,549 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

high level brake light has 1 bulb out

Fail 18 Jun 2007 54,549 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

high level brake light has 1 bulb out

Pass 9 Mar 2007 52,978 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 44,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 44,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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MK02 DPY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 104,705 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK02 DPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MK02 DPY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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